Beachview Owner Insights

Welcome to Beachview Owner Insights, Beachview Rental’s new blog created specifically for vacation rental homeowners in Newport Beach.

Whether you’ve owned a vacation home here for years, you’re just getting started, or are even considering the journey, this space is for you. Maybe you’ve already partnered with Beachview Rentals, or maybe you’re exploring your options. Either way, our goal is to help you better understand the Newport Beach market, guest expectations, and how to maximize your investment.

Why We’re Here

Beachview Owner Insights is designed for both new and experienced owners who want to elevate their short-term rental business, stay informed about local trends, and maximize their property’s potential in one of Southern California’s most desirable beach markets.

Here’s what you can expect:

Market & Guest Trends: Learn what’s driving demand in Newport Beach, what guests are really looking for, and how to align your home to meet and exceed those expectations.
Seasonality & Shifting Demand: Understand how the market changes from summer highs to off-season lulls, and how to adjust pricing, marketing, and operations to keep performance steady year-round.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid: From unclear house rules to reactive maintenance or static pricing, we’ll highlight the most frequent owner missteps and how to sidestep them.
Maintenance & Updates: Learn where to invest and where to conserve when it comes to keeping your property guest-ready and profitable.
Financial Planning: Whether you self-manage or work with a professional property manager, we’ll cover smart budgeting and investment strategies for long-term success.

Our goal is to give you clear, practical guidance grounded in real Newport Beach experience. Beachview Owner Insights is here to help you make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and keep your property performing at its highest potential.

Who You’ll Hear From

Beachview Owner Insights is written by the people who work directly with your home, your guests, and your results every day. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from experts across our entire team, including maintenance, revenue, guest experience, compliance, marketing, and more.

Each article in this series will be led by the Beachview expert best suited to the topic. For this introductory post, you’re hearing from Todd Heiss and Will Darden.

About this Post’s Authors

Todd Heiss, Business Development Manager at Beachview Rentals, works closely with homeowners throughout Newport Beach, from onboarding new properties to refining their listings, pricing, and overall strategy. Todd, a former Huntington State Beach lifeguard for 12 summers, earned a BA in Communication Studies from UCSB. He built a career in technology and hospitality sales, working at Marriott, AT&T, and TPx.

Will Darden serves in a senior leadership role with Beachview Rentals’ parent company, Dream Resorts. With over a decade of experience in hospitality and vacation rentals, Will has worked across operations, guest experience, revenue, and owner success for both large and small companies. He’s passionate about helping owners grow their business through smart strategy and hospitality-driven performance.

What’s Next

Our next post, “Off-Season Survival: How to Take Advantage of the Slow Season,” will share practical strategies for October through March, shifting guest profiles, property refresh ideas, and how to prepare your calendar for 2026.

In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you. What questions or challenges do you face as a homeowner? What topics would you like us to explore? Send us your ideas to [email protected].

Thanks for being part of the Beachview Rentals community. We’re excited to partner with you and provide this new resource to help you grow and thrive as an owner. Here’s to a strong, smart, and successful year ahead.